James Karen (1923–2018) |
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Veteran Broadway, TV and film actor James Karen was encouraged as a young man to take up an acting career by U.S. Congressman Daniel J. Flood, who was an amateur actor himself. In 1947 Karen made his Broadway debut in "A Streetcar Named Desire", which led to appearances in over 20 Broadway productions. His television work began in 1948 with the ...
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Actor (205 credits)
Actor (205 credits)
2005
Unscripted
(TV Series)
Dante's Friend
Dante's Friend
- Episode #1.10
(2005)
... Dante's Friend
- Episode #1.9
(2005)
... Dante's Friend
- Episode #1.5
(2005)
... Dante's Friend
2000-2002
JAG
(TV Series)
Former COMSUBPAC / Senator Barrington
Former COMSUBPAC / Senator Barrington
- Need to Know
(2002)
... Former COMSUBPAC
- Real Deal SEAL
(2000)
... Senator Barrington
2002
First Monday
(TV Series)
Justice Michael Bancroft
Justice Michael Bancroft
- Family Secrets
(2002)
... Justice Michael Bancroft
- Showdown
(2002)
... Justice Michael Bancroft
- Strip Search
(2002)
... Justice Michael Bancroft
- Unprotected Speech
(2002)
... Justice Michael Bancroft
- Secrets and Lies
(2002)
... Justice Michael Bancroft
2001
The Nightmare Room
(TV Series)
Tobias Langley
Tobias Langley
- School Spirit
(2001)
... Tobias Langley (uncredited)
1998-2001
The Practice
(TV Series)
Judge Knapp / Judge in Tobacco Case
Judge Knapp / Judge in Tobacco Case
- The Thin Line
(2001)
... Judge Knapp
- Payback
(2001)
... Judge Knapp
- Another Day
(1998)
... Judge in Tobacco Case
1998
Beverly Hills, 90210
(TV Series)
Minister
Minister
- The Wedding: Part 2
(1998)
... Minister
- The Wedding: Part 1
(1998)
... Minister
1996-1997
Ned and Stacey
(TV Series)
Patrick Kirkland
Patrick Kirkland
- Skippy's Revenge
(1997)
... Patrick Kirkland
- I Like Your Moxie
(1997)
... Patrick Kirkland
- No Retreat, No Surrender
(1997)
... Patrick Kirkland
- Les Is More or Less Moral-less
(1996)
... Patrick Kirkland
- The Other End
(1996)
... Patrick Kirkland
1997
NightMan
(TV Series)
Secretary of Defense Laughton
Secretary of Defense Laughton
- Pilot: Part 1
(1997)
... Secretary of Defense Laughton
1994
Melrose Place
(TV Series)
Judge Mike Thomas
Judge Mike Thomas
- It's a Bad World After All
(1994)
... Judge Mike Thomas
1992-1994
Coach
(TV Series)
James Armstrong
James Armstrong
- Retrospective
(1994)
- Vows
(1992)
... James Armstrong
1992-1993
The Larry Sanders Show
(TV Series)
Sheldon Davidoff
Sheldon Davidoff
- Larry's Agent
(1993)
... Sheldon Davidoff
- Hank's Contract
(1992)
... Sheldon Davidoff
- The Guest Host
(1992)
... Sheldon Davidoff (uncredited)
- What Have You Done for Me Lately?
(1992)
... Sheldon Davidoff
1993
Designing Women
(TV Series)
Kearney
Kearney
- Gone with a Whim: Part 2
(1993)
... Kearney
- Gone with a Whim: Part 1
(1993)
... Kearney
1993
Bodies of Evidence
(TV Series)
Gil Murphy
Gil Murphy
- Endangered Species
(1993)
... Gil Murphy
- The Formula
(1993)
... Gil Murphy
1987-1990
Charles in Charge
(TV Series)
Austin Miller / Mr. Bartlett
Austin Miller / Mr. Bartlett
- Let's Quake a Deal
(1990)
... Austin Miller
- There's a Girl in My Ficus
(1990)
... Austin Miller
- Pizza Parlor Protest
(1987)
... Mr. Bartlett
1990
Drug Wars: The Camarena Story
(TV Mini-Series)
Aide
Aide
- Part 3
(1990)
... Aide
- Part 2
(1990)
... Aide
- Part 1
(1990)
... Aide
1987-1989
Jake and the Fatman
(TV Series)
Lyle Vandegrift / The Mayor
Lyle Vandegrift / The Mayor
- Wish You Were Here
(1989)
... Lyle Vandegrift
- Fatal Attraction
(1987)
... The Mayor
1989
MacGyver
(TV Series)
Robert Sanborn / Papillon
Robert Sanborn / Papillon
- Fraternity of Thieves
(1989)
... Robert Sanborn / Papillon
1988
Sledge Hammer!
(TV Series)
Governor Fritz La Chatte
Governor Fritz La Chatte
- The Secret of My Excess
(1988)
... Governor Fritz La Chatte
1987
Magnum, P.I.
(TV Series)
Andrew Clifton, the IAD Cop
Andrew Clifton, the IAD Cop
- Tigers Fan
(1987)
... Andrew Clifton, the IAD Cop
1987
Square One Television
(TV Series)
Prosecutor
Prosecutor
- Episode #1.20
(1987)
... Prosecutor
- Episode #1.19
(1987)
... Prosecutor
1984
Three's a Crowd
(TV Series)
Dr. Richard Kimberley
Dr. Richard Kimberley
- Jack's Problem
(1984)
... Dr. Richard Kimberley
1984
Dynasty
(TV Series)
Avril Dawson
Avril Dawson
- The Mortgage
(1984)
... Avril Dawson
- The Engagement
(1984)
... Avril Dawson
1983-1984
Emerald Point N.A.S.
(TV Series)
Admiral Lovell
Admiral Lovell
- The Wedding
(1984)
... Admiral Lovell
- Episode #1.3
(1983)
... Admiral Lovell
1984
Hardcastle and McCormick
(TV Series)
C. Calvin Moore
C. Calvin Moore
- Third Down and Twenty Years to Life
(1984)
... C. Calvin Moore
1983
Trapper John, M.D.
(TV Series)
Krewitt
Krewitt
- ...And for Loyal and Devoted Service
(1983)
... Krewitt
1983
The Powers of Matthew Star
(TV Series)
Major Wymore
Major Wymore
- Swords and Quests
(1983)
... Major Wymore
- The Road Rebels
(1983)
... Major Wymore
- The Great Waldo Shepherd
(1983)
... Major Wymore
- Brain Drain
(1983)
... Major Wymore
- The Quadrian Caper
(1983)
... Major Wymore
1983
ABC Afterschool Specials
(TV Series)
Mr. Fairchild
Mr. Fairchild
- Have You Ever Been Ashamed of Your Parents?
(1983)
... Mr. Fairchild
1977-1983
Quincy M.E.
(TV Series)
Maszek / Dr. Daniel Pierce / Dr. Chet Rawlings / ...
Maszek / Dr. Daniel Pierce / Dr. Chet Rawlings / ...
- On Dying High
(1983)
... Maszek
- The Flight of the Nightingale
(1982)
... Dr. Daniel Pierce
- For the Benefit of My Patients
(1979)
... Dr. Chet Rawlings
- The Deadly Connection
(1977)
... Dr. Lench
1982-1983
Dallas
(TV Series)
Elton Lawrence
Elton Lawrence
- The Reckoning
(1983)
... Elton Lawrence
- Mama Dearest
(1982)
... Elton Lawrence
- Barbecue Three
(1982)
... Elton Lawrence
1979
Eight Is Enough
(TV Series)
Eliot Randolph
Eliot Randolph
- Big Shoes, Little Feet
(1979)
... Eliot Randolph
- The Final Days
(1979)
... Eliot Randolph
- Just the Ten of Us
(1979)
... Eliot Randolph
1979
Blind Ambition
(TV Mini-Series)
Earl Silbert
Earl Silbert
- Part IV
(1979)
... Earl Silbert
- Part III
(1979)
... Earl Silbert
- Part II
(1979)
... Earl Silbert
- Part I
(1979)
... Earl Silbert
1977-1979
The Rockford Files
(TV Series)
Martin Horvath / John LaPointe
Martin Horvath / John LaPointe
- The Deuce
(1979)
... Martin Horvath
- Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones, But Waterbury Will Bury You
(1977)
... John LaPointe
1970
All My Children
(TV Series)
Lincoln Tyler
Lincoln Tyler
- Episode #1.23
(1970)
... Lincoln Tyler
- Episode #1.10
(1970)
... Lincoln Tyler
1964
The Defenders
(TV Series)
Rabbi Fine / Paul Damon
Rabbi Fine / Paul Damon
- The Man Who
(1964)
... Rabbi Fine
- Who'll Dig His Grave?
(1964)
... Paul Damon
1962
Car 54, Where Are You?
(TV Series)
Bird Owner
Bird Owner
- I Hate Captain Block
(1962)
... Bird Owner (uncredited)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (7 credits)
Thanks (7 credits)
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Self (29 credits)
Self (29 credits)
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Archive footage (5 credits)
Archive footage (5 credits)
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Stage: Appeared in "Who Killed Santa Claus?" by Terence Feely. Cape Playhouse, Dennis, MA. See more »Alternate Names:
Jim KarenHeight:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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People don't know my name, but they know my face because I've done so damn much work. See more »Trivia:
Became an actor thanks to the insistence of U.S. Congressman Daniel J. Flood (who was himself an amateur thespian). See more »Nickname:
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